Velagavada Grama Panchayat, Palakonda
Velagavada is a Grama Panchayat located in the Parvathipuram Manyam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Palakonda Mandal Parishad and Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad. Velagavada Grama Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Pendyalaramabhadrarajupeta, Sirikonda, and Velagavada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Velagavada Grama Panchayat
Velagavada Grama Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pendyalaramabhadrarajupeta |
| 2 | Sirikonda |
| 3 | Velagavada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Velagavada Grama Panchayat
Velagavada Grama Panchayat is part of Andhra Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Velagavada Grama Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Palakonda Mandal Parishad is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velagavada Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velagavada Grama Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Velagavada Grama Panchayat
Where is Velagavada Grama Panchayat located?
Velagavada Grama Panchayat is located in the Parvathipuram Manyam district of Andhra Pradesh. It falls under the Palakonda Mandal Parishad.
How many villages come under Velagavada Grama Panchayat?
3 villages come under Velagavada Grama Panchayat: Pendyalaramabhadrarajupeta, Sirikonda, and Velagavada.
Which Mandal Parishad does Velagavada Grama Panchayat come under?
Velagavada Grama Panchayat comes under Palakonda Mandal Parishad, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Parvathipuram Manyam district.
Which District Panchayat does Velagavada Grama Panchayat come under?
Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Velagavada Grama Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Andhra Pradesh have?
Andhra Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Velagavada Grama Panchayat sits at the village level, Palakonda Mandal Parishad at the intermediate level and Parvathipuram Manyam Zilla Praja Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Velagavada Grama Panchayat?
Velagavada Grama Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Velagavada Grama Panchayat do?
Velagavada Grama Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.